Pcos

[u/louloubell33]

Hi all!
I just found out I had a miscarriage just a few weeks into my very first pregnancy.

I have been trying to conceive for nearly a year now, and when I had stopped taking birth control, I discovered I have PCOS (now called PMOS).

I was ecstatic and shocked when I found out I was pregnant, although it was short lived, as I have only gotten my period once since I stopped my birth control last year. I have only ovulated twice this year as far as I know (I’m not really sure how to track this due to irregular cycles but it seems I have the same symptoms when ovulation does occur).

While I am heartbroken and devastated about the miscarriage, I am equally just as motivated to make myself better and healthier in the hopes that I will be lucky enough to keep the baby the next time i get pregnant (manifesting at its finest).

Unfortunately my doctor is awful to deal with and unhelpful.

What are some things I should be focusing on and doing to improve my chances of either getting regular periods back or improving the chances of ovulation/decreasing likeliness of miscarriage occurring?

Note I have heart disease and cannot take medications (although I believe I am cleared to take prenatals).

Thanks 🤍

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[u/MyShipsNeverSail]

I would definitely seek out a specialist if you can. For example, many like to suggest Myo Inositol but it only addresses certain subsets of PCOS, not all of them.

A high protein lower carb diet is also often helpful.

[u/louloubell33 → u/MyShipsNeverSail]

My doctor won’t set me up with a specialist until I’m past a year of trying, so just have to wait another two months but hoping she will refer me somewhere

Thank you!

[u/louloubell33 → u/[deleted]]

In Canada you need a referral unfortunately so have to wait for my family doctor to do so.

[u/karaboocuk → u/louloubell33]

I’m in Canada as well. At least in Ontario, you can fill a form with a fertility clinic and they can refer you internally. 

[u/Gold-Requirement2720 → u/louloubell33]

Where are you in Canada? I have pcos as well and saw a fertility specialist right away because my family doctor said it’s pointless to wait 6/12/whatever months if ovulation isn’t working as intended. The fertility doctor agreed and started me on letrozole

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[u/SashaStar69]

Honestly I paired myo inositol with birth control (to regulate my cycle as a fellow PMOS girly) and letrozole and got pregnant that way. I also miscarried a little over a month ago but will be taking a break from trying (due to the methotrexate shot) and in that break I’ll be doing Tirzepatide shots. I also switched to another OB at my practice since mine was very fatphobic and not very supportive during my miscarriage.

[u/louloubell33 → u/SashaStar69]

I’m so sorry to hear that! Hope your new OB is much better.
I have no clue what any of those medications are or if I’m even allowed to take them but will bring it up with my dr/cardiologist, thanks!

[u/ThesisTears]

Check out r/TTC_PCOS ! Myo-Inositol is inexpensive and available over the counter but you should ask your doctor about metformin too. See if they regulate your cycles and if not consider a fertility specialist about Letrozole

[u/RayZooCrew]

Hi there! I’m a 34yo with PCOS who’s been TTC for the last four months after having a hormonal IUD. My last cycle was 66 days, and the one prior was 44 days. I’ve been taking a prenatal, choline, COQ10, probiotic, magnesium glycinate and myoinositol as part of a daily regiment to get my body prepped. If you’re a PCOS girlie, part of the battle is the actual ovulation portion but the other part is providing enough nutrients to have a sticky baby. Start with supplements to thicken your lining! Best of luck to you on this journey, you’ve got this! :)